CrossCountry Mortgage Expands Presence through Summit Acquisition Deal
Cleveland's CrossCountry Mortgage is expanding its market presence by acquiring Summit Funding, enhancing its service offerings and geographic reach.
eXp Realty introduces upcoming listing syndication to major real estate platforms.
eXp Realty will enhance visibility for upcoming listings through Zenlist, syndicating them to popular platforms like Realtor.com, Homes.com, and ComeHome.com.
Neighborhood Ventures Purchases 86-Unit Multifamily Community in Phoenix for $19.5 Million
Neighborhood Ventures enhances its portfolio with the acquisition of an 86-unit multifamily community in Phoenix, marking a strategic investment in the area.
February Sees Increase in Pending Home Sales
Pending home sales have seen a slight increase, attributed to better affordability conditions, indicating potential opportunities for private lenders in the market.
Homebuilder Confidence Rises Slightly but Still Lags Behind Expectations
Builder confidence remains low at 38, with 37% reducing prices amid rising oil costs near $100 per barrel, impacting demand and construction expenses.
Court Denies Motion to Reduce CFPB Funding
A ruling halts CFPB Director Russell Vought from implementing a legal change that could limit the agency's funding, impacting private lenders.
AI Will Enhance Disparities Between Average and Elite Real Estate Agents
As AI adoption rises, private lenders must navigate increased client expectations, data ownership risks, and time losses from fragmented tools and platform lock-in.
10 Seller Financing Pitfalls Every Private Lender Must Avoid
Seller financing creates 10 compliance pitfalls — from SAFE Act licensing traps to balloon-payment blowups — that expose private lenders to regulatory penalties, borrower litigation, and lien losses. This guide covers every pitfall with the regulatory citations and servicing protocols private lenders need to stay protected.
Private Lending & Hard Money Glossary: Essential Terms for Lenders & Servicers
A working glossary of 15 essential terms for private lenders and note servicers, covering hard money loans, LTV, foreclosure, workout agreements, subordination, and more.
Private and Hard Money Lending Terminology: A Complete Guide for Lenders and Investors
A practical glossary of 14 core private lending terms — from promissory notes and LTV to balloon payments and subordination agreements — with plain-language definitions and direct ties to professional note servicing compliance.